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Berry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9-10 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Berry Cream Cheese Muffins combine a tender, fluffy crumb with a rich cream cheese filling and bursts of fresh berries. Topped with a buttery crumb streusel and a sweet glaze, they offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Crumb Topping

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

Muffins

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh berries (about 1 cup blueberries and 1/2 cup raspberries)

Glaze

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. This recipe yields 9-10 muffins.
  2. Make the crumb topping: In a bowl, stir together the flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and whisk with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, corn starch, and vanilla extract just until combined. Avoid overmixing for a smooth texture.
  4. Mix dry muffin ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  5. Mix wet muffin ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and granulated sugar until combined. Then whisk in the Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and yellow.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk everything together well to form the muffin batter.
  7. Incorporate berries: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in about half a cup of blueberries, stir well, then add half of the raspberries. Stir carefully to keep the batter from turning pink. Reserve remaining berries for topping.
  8. Assemble the muffins: Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of muffin batter into each lined muffin cup. Spread the batter to create a dent in the center, then drop roughly 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center. Add a few reserved berries on top, filling the cups about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  9. Add crumb topping and berries: Generously sprinkle the streusel crumbs on top of each muffin. Add a few more blueberries and raspberry pieces on top, then gently press the crumbs to adhere to the batter.
  10. Bake the muffins: Place the muffin pan in the oven, reduce the temperature immediately to 350°F, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the centers have set.
  11. Cool muffins: Let the muffins cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare and apply glaze: Stir the powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon of milk or cream and add more liquid gradually until you reach your desired glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh berries for the best texture and flavor; frozen berries can make the batter too wet.
  • Do not overmix the cream cheese filling to avoid lumps but ensure it is smooth enough to drop easily.
  • Reduce oven temperature as instructed to prevent the crumb topping from burning while the muffins bake through.
  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • The glaze is optional but adds a lovely sweet finish and moisture.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: berry muffins, cream cheese muffins, blueberry muffins, raspberry muffins, crumb topping muffins, baked muffins, sweet breakfast muffins, glazed muffins

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